2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

PNDC Updates
Week: 4

Charlie Hawes & Olga Iermolcheva Shine in Week 3 of PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

Olga Iermolcheva & Charlie Hawes
Olga Iermolcheva & Charlie Hawes

The PokerNews Deepstack Challenge (PNDC) has entered its fourth and final week, with the results from Week 3 leaderboard all in the books.

New Zealand poker player Charlie Hawes became the first non-American to win the weekly leaderboard, which sends the best ten players into the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship bracelet event.

Hawes followed in the footsteps of Raymond Chiu and Duy Ho, who topped the leaderboard in Week 1 and Week 2 and was the latest recipient of a PNDC trophy.

Poker superstar Olga Iermolcheva also found herself in the Daily Deepstack streets and dominated her respective field to walk away with a five-figure haul along with a PNDC winner's coin.

Read the PNDC Week 3 Highlights Here

$25K Fantasy Update: Two Team Race Atop Leaderboard, 17 Bracelet Winners Drafted thus Far

The 2024 $25K Fantasy league attracted 19 entrants, which means a $475,000 prize pool is up for grabs. The top four teams will get paid with $225,000 going to the winner. The runner-up team will receive a $125,000 consolation prize, while the third and fourth-place teams will earn $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.

Midway through the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the Joao Peres of Team Sternheimer has been the top performer amassing 224 points thanks in no small part to hitting two field bonuses in massive no-limit hold’em tournaments. From there, Jeremy Ausmus’s strong year has earned Team Noori 199 points, while Benny Glaser has earned 187 points for the aforementioned Team Sternheimer.

Other strong performers thus far include John Racener (181 points for Team The Dinkers), Scott Seiver (180 points for Team AJ’s Eagles), Calvin Anderson (179 points for Team Sepiol), Chance Kornuth (170 points for Team Livingston), and Adam Hendrix (164 points for Team Wilson).

Philip Sternheimer
Philip Sternheimer's team is out on top.

Team The Dinkers (Josh Kay) had a long reign atop the leaderboard until this weekend when Team Sternheimer (Philip Sternheimer) took the lead thanks to big scores from Benny Glaser (5th in Event #45: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship for 61 points), Joao Peres (88 points for finishing 22nd in Event #38: $1,500 Monster Stack), and Chris Vitch (72 points for winning Event #48: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha for his third career gold bracelet).

Team Sternheimer

PlayerPriceScoreBudget %Score %
Joao Simao Peres$8.002244%30.03%
Benny Glaser$76.0018738%25.07%
Christopher Vitch$41.0017620.5%23.59%
Marco Johnson$37.008918.5%11.93%
Renan Bruschi$7.00603.5%8.04%
Espen Jorstad$11.0085.5%1.07%
Cary Katz$11.0025.5%0.27%
Danny Tang$9.0004.5%0%
Josh Kay
Josh Kay & the Florida crew have a strong team.

Even so, Team The Dinkers have continued to keep pace thanks to John Racener finishing sixth in Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship for 51 points, and Robert Mizrachi placing fifth in Event #42: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for 61 points. Additionally, David Coleman has continued his strong year earning 47 points for finishing fourth in Event #31: $3,000 NLH 6-Handed.

Team The Dinkers

PlayerPriceScoreBudget %Score %
John Racener$36.0018118.37%25.03%
Robert Mizrachi$1.001780.51%24.62%
David Coleman$3.00931.53%12.86%
Bryce Yockey$13.00876.63%12.03%
Ben Lamb$16.00718.16%9.82%
Chris Brewer$60.006730.61%9.27%
Brian Rast$37.003118.88%4.29%
Jerry Wong$30.001515.31%2.07%

Click here to see full standings and a list of the $25K Fantasy bracelet winners thus far!

Simmy Mok's PokerNews Daily Deepstack Triumph Propels Her to First-Ever Bracelet Event

Simmy Mok
Simmy Mok

Several of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge winner card protectors have already been handed out, with Canada's Simmy Mok being the first beneficiary. She triumphed in the opening Daily Deepstack of the series, but it's been quite the journey for Mok, whose passion for poker came from very humble beginnings.

Mok's route into poker began 24 years ago when she was nursing her son. With a newborn, Mok found herself awake through various stages of the night, and while tending to her baby's needs, she started channel-flicking through the television.

Poker then became a saving grace for the Canadian as a major event seven caused huge changes in her day-to-day life.

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PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs

Daily Deepstacks
Daily Deepstacks
What is the buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2024 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.

When is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between June 25 and June 28 2024. It's the 62nd event in the 2024 WSOP and takes place just less than one month into the Series and three weeks before its conclusion.

Where is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The PokerNews Deepstack Championship will be held is a new, vibrant venue near the Horseshoe poker room, Las Vegas. It's located on the Las Vegas Strip, less than a 10-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport.

How Can I Play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

Like any other event at the Series, to play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship simply register from one of the multiple registration desks at the venue.

What is the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge?

The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is a leaderboard promotion running from May 28 to June 24. Players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP will earn points. The top 10 point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.

What is the leaderboard system?

The leaderboard system will follow the same formula used for the WSOP Player of the Year

Join the Fun: PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard

Daily Deepstacks PN
Daily Deepstacks PN

Ready to show off your skills and compete for amazing prizes? The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is here from May 28 to June 24, and it’s your time to shine! Play in daily WSOP deep stack tournaments, earn points, and score fantastic rewards—including seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship and some cool memorabilia.

Want to see how you’re doing? Track your progress, check out the latest standings, and get all the updates on our leaderboard page. Click the link below to dive into the action!

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Pair the Bracelet with this REAL Gold Winner's Coin in the PokerNews Deepstack Championship

PokerNews Gold Coin
PokerNews Gold Coin

To make the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship unforgettable, the winner will receive an exclusive, one-of-a-kind 24-karat gold PokerNews Deepstack Championship winner's coin.

Imagine the feeling of holding a gleaming gold coin, specially crafted just for you, symbolizing your incredible achievement.

This isn't just any prize — it's a piece of poker history, a trophy that stands out from the rest.

This unique coin isn't just about the win; it's about the story you'll tell, the legacy you'll leave, and the envy of every poker player who sees it. It’s more than just a prize; it's a badge of honor, a rare treasure you’ll cherish forever.

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Tournament Report: $400 Daily Deepstack (June 22)

Michael Beattie
Michael Beattie

Following a monster 1:00 p.m. field in the PokerNews Daily Deepstacks, the $400 buy-in 4:00 p.m. session was huge as well.

Michael Beattie, a 53-year-old from Florida, conquered the 252-player tournament for $17,723, earning 733 points in the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge leaderboard for Week 4.

Beattie, who is a CPA, crossed the $300,000 mark in live tournament cashes thanks to the victory. It was also his first Daily Deepstack win since 2016 and his first recorded score of 2024.

He was among 38 players who cashed in the June 22 $400 Deepstack. Here's a list of everyone who finished in the money.

RankPlayerPayoutPoints
1Michael Beattie$17,723733
2Sami Mitwali$11,981366
3Mattie Porter$8,291330
4Amir Assal$5,875293
5Joseph Jackson$4,265275
6Robert Gonzalez$3,175256
7Leah Brown$2,425220
8Matthew Reams$1,901202
9Justin Mahlfeldt$1,531183
10Deven Lane$1,268147
11Samuel Coltman$1,268147
12Reynaldo Nevarez$1,080147
13Rex Clinkscales$1,080147
14Bradley Oubre$948147
15Alexander Ahmed$948147
16Trung Pham$94873
17Pierre Neuville$94873
18Seiji Sasaki$85773
19Miguel Coussement$85773
20Dan Barker$85773
21Cheng Chen$85773
22Michael Carey$85773
23Massimo De Mario$85773
24Feras Oweineh$85773
25Jonathan Walker$85737
26Walter Peddy$85737
27Artur Stepanyan$81637
28Luca Cannella$81637
29Marios Eracleous$81637
30Roman Cieslik$81637
31Jamie Flynn$81637
32Catello De Martino$81637
33Scott Thompson$81637
34Vincent Chauve$81637
35Steven Wilkie$81637
36Adrian Saracca$81637
37Marcio Zacconi$81637
38Wang Zhongjun$81637

Duy Ho Tops Week 2 of PNDC Leaderboard

Duy Ho
Duy Ho

Like Raymond Chiu the week before him, Duy Ho's Daily Deepstack double victory put him in top spot of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard.

He finished with 1,538 points, the most anybody has recorded thus far.

Yotam Shmuelov and Nicholas Burnett also broke the 1,000-point barrier, ending the week with 1,264 and 1,149 to round out the top three.

RankPlayerPoints
1Duy Ho1,538
2Yotam Shmuelov1,264
3Nicholas Burnett1,149
4Adel Jo965
5Kurt Taphorn912
6Chun Lung Wong883
7Joseph Esbenshade877
8Shahabaldin Shirazi754
9Brett Schniebolk746
10Gerry Fordham745

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Tournament Report: $250 Daily Deepstack (June 22)

Matan Barkat
Matan Barkat

Saturday's action in the PokerNews Daily Deepstacks during the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) brought about another day of massive fields and big winners.

In the 1:00 p.m. tournament, a $250 buy-in, there were 998 entrants, creating a prize pool of $199,600. When all was said and done, the only player still standing was Matan Barkat. The champion took home $28,880 and earned 818 points on the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge leaderboard.

The top 150 players went home with money, and here's a look at every player who cashed:

RankPlayerPayout
1Matan Barkat$28,880
2Marcus Wheeler$20,402
3Peiwen Wang$14,619
4Michael Fadhl$10,627
5Mark Mchenry$7,838
6Osvaldo Resquin$5,867
7David Jordan$4,457
8Steven Bakx$3,438
9Henry Hull$2,693
10Paul Runge$2,143
11Lorena Chiquillo$2,143
12Darin Utley$1,733
13Jacob Spooner$1,733
14Morten Bonde$1,424
15Maximilian Steinbauer$1,424
16Po Chun Wen$1,424
17Yosuke Isobe$1,424
18Vincent Laise$1,189
19David Tucker$1,189
20Paul Coyle$1,189
21Yordan Dichev$1,189
22Cottrell Vanwingerden$1,189
23Jonathan Yuson$1,189
24Michael Collins$1,189
25Jay Engelhardt$1,189
26Thomas Cummings$1,189
27Blaine Dollar$1,010
28Larry Tull$1,010
29Masbah Ben Baba$1,010
30Patrick Ronan$1,010
31Ralf Merkel$1,010
32Vincent Gabriel$1,010
33Alex Briski$1,010
34Thomas Walsh$1,010
35Jeffrey Yoon$1,010
36Jian Zhang$873
37John Regis$873
38Michael Kinney$873
39Bo Chen$873
40Marcel Baskharon$873
41Kyle Jessop$873
42Edward Schoenberg$873
43Brian Andrews$873
44Frederic Konowitz$873
45Chunhui Ji$767
46Gregory Whittemore$767
47Fengwen Chen$767
48Daniel Heit$767
49Kyle Johnston$767
50Scott Carlson$767
51Darin Oreman$767
52Charles Hammontree$767
53William Clark$767
54Stephen Friedrich$686
55Phia Xiong$686
56Luis Mantilla$686
57Gustavo Coccobarbero$686
58Gar Cheung$686
59Clifford Carignan$686
60Eugene Zanozin$686
61Steffen Grove$686
62Trey Bartlett$686
63Robert Jang$625
64Ebrahim Figueroa$625
65Marshall Brenden$625
66Kuanhan Lee$625
67Alexandra Radinger$625
68Christine Kotula$625
69Arnold Leno$625
70Henok G Sellasie$625
71Shea Jones$625
72Darren Capewell$579
73Kim Lam$579
74Tristan Roussel Albert$579
75Krysta De Lima$579
76John Piotrowski$579
77Duy Ho$579
78Missphakwala Chonwiran$579
79Tracy Town$579
80Penny Bachman$579
81Feng Qian$547
82Baoyin Fu$547
83James Bomar$547
84Juan Roldan$547
85Benedict Grylewicz$547
86Jokari Mackie$547
87Marc Jacques Zaicik$547
88Alessandro Esposito$547
89Rigo Vangarelli$547
90Brad Core$527
91Cody Wheeler$527
92Dennis Underwood$527
93Maxime Conte$527
94Alexander Neumann$527
95Christian Barrett$527
96Brittany Marini$527
97Sharolyn Sloat$527
98Joseph Carrhill$527
99Dominic Rinaldi$502
100Kelly Bradshaw$502
101Noah Reiss$502
102Greg Leroy$502
103Max Davids$502
104Tsungen Yeh$502
105Paul Hoch$502
106William Wilkinson$502
107Warren Filer$502
108Rene Christener$502
109John Massaro$502
110Ronnie Rogers$502
111David Campbell$502
112Wattana Cruz$502
113Michael Jarvis$502
114Scott Turnbaugh$502
115Emmanuelle Czerwinski$502
116Abdirizak Husein$502
117Dan Schuler$502
118Paul Lampl$502
119Kenneth Garen$502
120Sebastian Perdomo Arcila$502
121David Cho$502
122George Bronstein$502
123Scott Boston$502
124Wolfgang Sallinger$502
125Walter Heinze$502
126Mikhail Prokopchuk$502
127Mehdi Malakoti$502
128Michel Decarie$502
129Willie Benton$502
130Mohammed Ghollamrezapour$502
131Jianqiang Yu$502
132Daniel Kollasch$502
133Jung Lee$502
134Jeffrey Litzau$502
135Andrew Cohen$502
136Christoph Carson$502
137Simon Spiegel$502
138Brian Mckay$502
139Michail Grigorev$502
140Thomas Paxton$502
141Felix Sides$502
142Jean Ledoux$502
143Aiischa Fox$502
144Justin Heilman$502
145Francis Brea$502
146Mark Rodriguez$502
147Sean Cain$502
148Burhan Becer$502
149Edward Allen$502
150Akitoshi Matsumoto$502